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TEMPLATES FOR ANNUAL EVALUATION OF THE
ENVIRONMENT OF CAREMANAGEMENT PLANS
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Safety..................................................................................................................1
Security..............................................................................................................13
Hazardous Materials and Waste .....................................................................23
Fire Safety..........................................................................................................34
Medical Equipment............................................................................................44
Utility Systems...................................................................................................56
Army Public Health Center5158 Blackhawk Road
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010
Reviewed November 2016
OFFICE SYMBOL 2 January 2017
MEMORANDUM THRU: Safety/Environment of Care (EC) Committee
FOR: Executive Committee
SUBJECT: Evaluation of the 2016 Safety Management Plan
1. Reference. The Joint Commission (TJC) SELECT REFERENCE, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, YEAR.
2. Purpose. The purpose of this evaluation is to measure and document the extent that the HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME managed safety and health risks in the physical environment in YEAR. This evaluation includes an assessment of the Safety Management Plan’s scope, objectives, performance and effectiveness along with the performance of the HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME safety and health policies and processes. In addition, this evaluation contains several recommendations for improvement in YEAR.
3. Scope. There were no changes in—
a. Buildings, grounds, equipment and patient care services used to provide quality healthcare to Soldiers and other recipients.
b. Staff, patients, visitors, vendors, contractors and the general public who use our facilities.
c. Hours of operation.
d. Relevant laws, regulations, standards or guidelines. The TJC revised the EC standards will become effective in 2017. These revisions will not require major changes to the 2017 management plan.
4. Objectives. The 2016 performance objectives were—
a. Effectively manage safety and health risks through regulatory compliance and by using best industry practices.
b. Optimize resources by using efficient safety and health processes.
c. Improve staff performance through effective safety and health education and training.
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d. Improve staff and patient satisfaction by providing a safe physical environment.
e. These objectives are consistent with the HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME 2017 System for Health and they require no major change.
5. Performance.
a. The primary performance improvement intiative for 2016 was 95% of all mishaps requiring medical treatment or property damage are reported to the Safety Office within 24 hours of the incident. See discussion in the following table and graph for details.
Performance Objective Performance Indicator(s) Performance Result
Accountable, Reliable, and Effective Health Services. Example: Effectively manage safety and health risks through regulatory compliance and by using best industry practices/internal processes. Specifically, manage risk by promptly reporting and investigating mishaps.
Example: # reports received by the Safety Office within 24 hours of the incident
Example Performance Improvement (PI) Standard: 95% of all mishaps requiring medical treatment or property damage are reported to the Safety Office within 24 hours of the incident.
Discussion
-What was your goal?
-Describe criteria used to determine when you reached your goal.
-Describe actions taken to achieve your goal.
-Discuss the results. Consider using graphs, charts, dashboards, etc. See example chart below.
-Was the goal met? Why or why not?
-Was the goal sustained?
-What was the impact to the healthcare facility?-If the goal was not met, what actions are needed to achieve it?
Conserve Resources. Example: Optimize resources by using efficient safety and health processes. Specifically reducing loss resulting from workplace accidents and incidents.
Example: % reduction in civilian worker’s compensation% reduction military off duty lost time% reduction military on duty lost time$ reduction of incidents involving property damage
Build and Prepare the Team. Example: Improve staff performance through effective safety and health education and training. Specifically, verifying that staff attends mandatory safety training.
Example: % staff competency based folders containing documentation showing mandatory safety training is satisfactorily completed.
Consistent Patient Experience. Example: Improve staff and patient satisfaction by providing a safe physical environment.
Example: 95% of staff have a positive perception of Leadership’s commitment to safety
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Performance Objective Performance Indicator(s) Performance Result
Specifically, staff feedback shows that Leadership supports the Safety Program.
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
% On Time Mishap Reports
GoalResults
b. Additional performance improvement initiatives were—
(1) LIST AND DISCUSS.
(2) LIST AND DISCUSS.
6. Effectiveness. The following table summarizes the HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME compliance with the safety and health processes necessary for maintaining an effective Safety Program.
Risk Managemen
t ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
Assessment1Action Plan to Correct
Plan Identify an individual to Status StatusSAFER SAFER Matrix
1 High = Harm could happen at any time; Moderate = Harm could happen occaisionally; Low = Harm could happen, but would be rare; Limited = Unique occurrence that is not representative of routine/regular practice; Pattern = Multiple occurrences with potential to impact few/some patients, vistiors, staff and/or settings; Widespread = Multiple occurrences with potential to impact most/all patients, visitors, staff and/or settings.
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Risk Managemen
t ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to Correct
manage risk, coordinate risk reduction activities, collect deficiency (injuries, problems, user errors, etc.) information and disseminate summaries of actions and results (EC.01.01.01, Element of Performance (EP).1).
Matrix
Identify an individual to intervene in the event of an immediate threat to life, health or property (EC.01.01.01, EP.2).
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Maintain a comprehensive Safety Management Plan that addresses the specific risks and unique conditions at each patient care site. The written plan is readily available for review (EC.01.01.01, EP.3).
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Teach Maintain education and training programs to teach staff the methods for eliminating hazards and minimizing risks within the workplace, how to respond to an emergency, and how to
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
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Risk Managemen
t ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to Correct
report safety hazards (EC.03.01.01, EP.1, 2, & 3)
Implement Conduct and document comprehensive risk assessments to identify, prioritize, and implement corrective action plans to eliminate safety and health hazards and/or minimize risk (EC.02.01.01, EP.1 & 3)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Conduct and document solution-focused risk assessments to manage hazards for which safety and health standards are absent and a clear resolution is not obvious (EC.02.01.01, EP.1 & 3)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Conduct risk assessments that identify environmental features that may increase or decrease the risk for suicide. The documentation is readily available for review (National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG).15.01.01)
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SAFER Matrix
Conduct periodic Status StatusSAFER SAFER Matrix
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Risk Managemen
t ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to Correct
workplace inspections to identify hazards unsafe work practices, and deficiencies and to verify corrective actions are effective (EC.04.01.01, EP.12, 13 & 14)
Matrix
Implement a comprehensive Safety Program that strives for high reliability and a safe and healthy environment of work/care (EC.02.01.01, EP.5 & 6)
Status Status
Respond to all product notices and recalls (EC.02.01.01, EP.11)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Manage magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) patient and staff safety risks (EC.02.01.01, EP.14 &16)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Enforce the Commander’s Smoking Policy. The written policy is readily available for review (EC.02.01.03, EP.1 & 6)
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SAFER Matrix
Maintain interior spaces in a safe
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SAFER Matrix
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Risk Managemen
t ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to Correct
manner and according to the needs of the patients (EC.02.06.01, EP.1)
Maintain lighting that is suitable for care, treatment, and services (EC.02.06.01, EP.11)
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SAFER Matrix
Maintain ventilation, temperature, and humidity levels suitable for care, treatment and services provided (EC.02.06.01, EP.13)
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SAFER Matrix
Maintain patient care areas in a clean and odor free manner (EC.02.06.01, EP.20)
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SAFER Matrix
Provide emergency assess to all locked and occupied spaces (EC.02.06.01, EP.23)
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SAFER Matrix
Maintain furnishings and equipment in a safe manner and in good repair (EC.02.06.01, EP.26)
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SAFER Matrix
Follow regulations and use reputable standards and guidelines when planning design criteria for new or altered space (EC.02.06.05, EP.1)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
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Risk Managemen
t ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to Correct
Conduct a preconstruction risk assessment when planning for demolition, construction or renovation (EC.02.06.05, EP.2)
Status
StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Minimize risks in occupied spaces during construction, demolition or renovation (EC.02.06.05, EP.3)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Conduct structural shielding design assessments before installing new or replacing CT, PET, & NM equipment and modifying rooms where ionizing radiation will be emitted or radioactive materials will be stored (EC.02.06.05, EP.4)
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SAFER Matrix
Conduct a radiation protection survey after installation of CT, PET, & NM equipment and after modifying rooms where where ionizing radiation will be emitted or radioactive materials will be stored to verify adequacy of installed shielding (EC.02.06.05, EP.6)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
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Risk Managemen
t ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to Correct
Respond
Include procedures for providing safety in-house during an emergency in the Emergency Operation’s Plan (EM.02.02.05, EP.1)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Monitor safety during all emergency response exercises (EM.03.01.03, EP.9)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Report and investigate injuries and occupational illnesses and property damage (EC.04.01.01, EP.1, 3, 4, & 5)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Monitor Conduct inspections of all work areas within prescribed time frames to identify deficiencies, hazards and unsafe work practices (EC.04.01.01, EP.12 & 13)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Evaluate the Safety Management Plan within prescribed time frames. The written evaluation is readily available for review (EC.04.01.01, EP.15)
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SAFER Matrix
Appoint representatives from clinical, administrative
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SAFER Matrix
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Risk Managemen
t ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to Correct
and support services to the Safety/EC Committee (EC.04.01.03, EP.1)
Analyze data to identify and resolve safety issues in the Safety/EC Committee meetings. Safety/EC committee minutes are readily available for review (EC.04.01.03, EP.1 & 2)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Improve
Verify that safety issues presented to the Safety/EC Committee are effectively resolved (EC.04.01.05, EP.1)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
7. Recommendations.
a. Based on the risk assessment and monitoring data results, the following performance objectives are recommended to improve the Safety Program in 2017—
Performance Objective Performance Indicator(s)SMARTER2 Performance
Measure/ Action PlanFor each performance objective, determine—
Accountable, Reliable, and Effective Health Services. Example: Effectively manage
Example: 98% of safety-related issues identified during emergency exercises are satisfactorily resolved within 30 days.
-What is your goal?
-Is it measurable?
2 SMARTER: Specific (What do you want to accomplish? Why? Who is involved?), Measurable (quantifiable), Attainable (neither out of reach nor below standard performance), Relevant (worthwhile), Time-Bound (assigned a target completion date), Explainable (easy to understand so that everybody knows what is being measured) and Relative (allows for comparison of values over time)
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Performance Objective Performance Indicator(s)SMARTER Performance
Measure/ Action PlanFor each performance objective, determine—
safety and health risks through regulatory compliance and by using best industry practices/internal processes. Specifically, manage risk by monitoring safety during all emergency response exercises
-Write your goal in a SMARTER performance measure format.
-What constraints do you have (time, money, other resources)?
-What are the steps you will take to meet your goal?
-How will you prioritize these steps?
-What data do you need to collect and evaluate?
-How will you collect and report the data?
-How often will you collect and report the data?-How will you explain your goal to your staff so that they know what is being measured?
-To accurately compare data overtime, will you need to make adjustments due to changes in variables, such as sample size or quantity?
Conserve Resources. Example: Optimize resources by using efficient safety and health processes. Specifically reducing loss resulting from workplace accidents and incidents.
Example: % reduction in civilian worker’s compensation% reduction military off duty lost time% reduction military on duty lost time% $ reduction incidents involving property damage
Build and Prepare the Team. Example: Improve staff performance through effective safety and health education and training. Specifically, verifying that staff attends mandatory safety training.
Example: % staff competency based folders containing documentation showing mandatory safety training is completed.
Consistent Patient Experience. Example: Improve staff and patient satisfaction by providing a safe physical environment. Specifically, staff feedback shows that Leadership supports the Safety Program.
Example: % staff positive perception of Leadership’s commitment to safety
b. The Safety Manager will implement the action plans by 30 January 2017, collect and analyze data and report the results to the Safety/EC committee CHOOSE FREQUENCY.
8. Conclusion. The Safety Management Plan provides a strong framework for the effective and efficient management of actual and potential safety and health risks at
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HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME. This conclusion is derived from the HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME accomplishments related to activities such as—
a. Identifying and managing safety and health risks
b. Conducting safety and health education and training
c. Responding to safety and health accidents, injuries, illnesses, and reports of unsafe/unhealthy working environment
d. Monitoring performance
e. Accomplishing improvements necessary to eliminate hazards, manage risk, and maintain a safe physical environment.
NAMERANKJOB TITLE
Approved: Date:NAME 16 January 2017
Safety/EC Committee Chairperson OFFICE SYMBOL 2 January 2017
MEMORANDUM THRU: Safety/Environment of Care (EC) Committee
FOR: Executive Committee
SUBJECT: Evaluation of the 2016 Security Management Plan
1. Reference. The Joint Commission (TJC) SELECT REFERENCE, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, YEAR.
2. Purpose. The purpose of this evaluation is to measure and document the extent that the HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME managed security risks in the physical environment in YEAR. This evaluation includes an assessment of the Security Management Plan’s scope, objectives, performance and effectiveness along with the
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performance of the HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME security policies and processes. In addition, this evaluation contains several recommendations for improvement in YEAR.
3. Scope. There were no changes in—
a. Buildings, grounds, equipment and patient care services used to provide quality healthcare to Soldiers and other recipients.
b. Staff, patients, visitors, vendors, contractors and the general public who use our facilities.
c. Hours of operation.
d. Relevant laws, regulations, standards or guidelines. The TJC revised the EC standards will become effective in 2017. These revisions will not require major changes to the 2017 management plan.
4. Objectives. The YEAR objectives were—
a. Effectively manage security risks through regulatory compliance and by using best industry practices.
b. Optimize resources by using efficient security processes.
c. Improve staff performance through effective security education and training.
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d. Improve staff and patient satisfaction by providing a secure physical environment.
e. These objectives are consistent with the HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME YEAR System for Health and they require no major modification.
5. Performance.
a. The primary performance improvement initiative for 2016 was 98% of all background checks will be completed within 30 days of hire. See discussion in the following table and graph for details.
Performance Objective Performance Indicator(s) Performance Result
Accountable, Reliable, and Effective Health Services. Example: Effectively manage security risks risks through regulatory compliance and by using best industry practices/internal processes. Specifically, manage risk through the prompt completion of background checks.
Example: % background checks completed within 30 days of hire
Example: 98% of background checks for new hires will be completed within 30 days.
Discussion
-What was your goal?
-Describe criteria used to determine when you reached your goal.
-Describe actions taken to achieve your goal.
-Discuss the results. Consider using graphs, charts, dashboards, etc. See example chart below.
-Was the goal met? Why or why not?
-Was the goal sustained?
-What was the impact to the healthcare facility?-If the goal was not met, what actions are needed to achieve it?
Conserve Resources. Example: Optimize resources by using efficient security processes. Specifically, reducing costs associated with key control/replacement.
Example: $ spent on key control/replacement
Build and Prepare the Team. Example: Improve staff performance through effective security education and training. Specifically, verify that staff can properly respond to a lost/missing child code.
Example: % staff, contractors, and volunteers who can articulate the process for reporting and responding to a lost or missing child code.
Consistent Patient Experience. Example: Improve staff and patient satisfaction, by providing a secure physical environment. Specifically, responding to staff and patient
Example: % security issues (identified on patient surveys/employee perception surveys) effectively resolved each quarter.
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security concerns
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr0
102030405060708090
100
% Background Checks Completed On Time
GoalResults
b. Additional performance improvement initiatives were—
(1) LIST AND DISCUSS.
(2) LIST AND DISCUSS.
6. Effectiveness. The following table summarizes the HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME compliance with security processes necessary for maintaining a successful Security Program.
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Risk Managemen
t ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
Assessment3Action Plan to
Correct
Plan
Maintain a comprehensive Security Management Plan. The written plan is readily available for review (EC.01.01.01, EP.4)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Teach
Maintain education and training programs to teach staff the methods for eliminating hazards and minimizing security risks within the workplace, how to respond to a security emergency, and how to report security issues/concerns (EC.03.01.01, EP.1, 2, & 3)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
3 High = Harm could happen at any time; Moderate = Harm could happen occaisionally; Low = Harm could happen, but would be rare; Limited = Unique occurrence that is not representative of routine/regular practice; Pattern = Multiple occurrences with potential to impact few/some patients, vistiors, staff and/or settings; Widespread = Multiple occurrences with potential to impact most/all patients, visitors, staff and/or settings.
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Risk Managemen
t ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to
Correct
Implement
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify and prioritize security risks for corrective action (EC.02.01.01, EP.1)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Conduct solution-focused risk assessments to manage hazards for which security standards are absent and a clear resolution is not obvious (EC.02.01.01, EP.1 & 3)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Identify all individuals entering the HEALTHCARE FACILITY’s buildings (EC.02.01.01, EP.7)
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SAFER Matrix
Identify and control access to security sensitive areas (EC.02.01.01, EP.8)
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SAFER Matrix
Develop effective, written procedures for responding to security incidents, including an infant or pediatric abduction. The emergency response plans are readily available for review (EC.02.01.01, EP.9)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Respond Include procedures for Status StatusSAFER SAFER Matrix
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Risk Managemen
t ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to
Correct
providing internal security during an emergency in the Emergency Operation Plan (EOP) (Emergency Management (EM).02.02.05, EP.1)
Matrix
Identify roles that community security agencies will provide in the event of an emergency and document this information in the EOP (EM.02.02.05, EP.2)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Coordinate security activities with the community security agencies during an emergency (EM.02.02.05, EP.3)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
During a security incident, follow identified procedures (EC.02.01.01, EP.10)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Control movement into, out of, and within the HEALTHCARE FACILITY during an emergency (EM.02.02.05, EP.7. & 8)
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Control vehicular access to the HEALTHCARE FACILITY during an
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
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Risk Managemen
t ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to
Correct
emergency (EM.02.02.05, EP.9)
Monitor security during all emergency response exercises (EM.03.01.03, EP.9)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Provide emergency access to all locked and occupied spaces in an emergency (EC.02.06.01, EP.23)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Report and investigate security incidents involving patients, staff, or others (EC.04.01.01, EP.2 & 6)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Monitor Conduct inspections of all work areas within prescribed timeframes to identify security deficiencies, hazards, and unsafe practices (EC.04.01.01, EP.12 & 13)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Evaluate the Security Management Plan within prescribed time frames. The written evaluation is readily available for review (EC.04.01.01, EP.15)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Analyze data to identify and resolve security issues in the Safety/EC Committee
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
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Risk Managemen
t ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to
Correct
meetings. Safety/EC Committee minutes are readily available for review (EC.04.01.03, EP.1 & 2)
Improve
Verify that security issues presented to the Safety/EC Committee are effectively resolved (EC.04.01.05, EP.1)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
7. Recommendations.
a. Based on the risk assessment and monitoring data results, the following performance objectives are recommended to improve the Security Program in 2017—
Performance Objective Performance Indicator(s)SMARTER4 Performance
Measure/ Action PlanFor each performance objective, determine—
Accountable, Reliable, and Effective Health Services. Example: Effectively manage security risks through regulatory compliance and by using best industry practices/internal processes. Specifically, manage risk through the effective procedures to prevent drug diversion.
Example: # incidents involving drug diverson
-What is your goal?
-Is it measurable?
-Write your goal in a SMART performance measure format.
-What constraints do you have (time, money, other resources)?
-What are the steps you will take to meet your goal?
-How will you prioritize Conserve Resources. Example: Optimize resources by using efficient security processes.
Example: $ spent on key control/replacement
4 SMARTER: Specific (What do you want to accomplish? Why? Who is involved?), Measurable (quantifiable), Attainable (neither out of reach nor below standard performance), Relevant (worthwhile), Time-Bound (assigned a target completion date), Explainable (easy to understand so that everybody knows what is being measured) and Relative (allows for comparison of values over time)
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Performance Objective Performance Indicator(s)SMARTER Performance
Measure/ Action PlanFor each performance objective, determine—
Specifically, reducing costs associated with key control/replacement.
these steps?
-What data do you need to collect and evaluate?
-How will you collect and report the data?
-How often you collect and report the data?
-How will you explain your goal to your staff so that they
Build and Prepare the Team. Example: Improve staff performance through effective safety and health education and training. Specifically, increase staff knowledge of security procedures for displaying their identification badges.
Example : # staff observed not properly displaying their identification badges while on duty
Consistent Patient Experience. Example: Improve staff and patient satisfaction, by providing a secure physical environment. Specifically, responding to staff and patient security concerns.
Example: % security issues (identified on patient surveys/employee perception surveys) effectively resolved each quarter
b. The Security Manager will implement the action plans by 30 January 2017, collect and analyze data and report the results to the Safety/EC committee CHOOSE FREQUENCY.
8. Conclusion. The Security Management Plan provides a strong framework for the effective and efficient management of actual and potential security health risks at HEATHCARE FACILITY NAME. This conclusion is derived from the HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME accomplishments related to activities such as—
a. Identifying and managing security risks
b. Conducting security education and training
c, Responding to security incidents
d. Monitoring performance
e. Accomplishing improvements necessary to eliminate hazards, reduce risk, and maintain a secure/safe physical environment.
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NAMERANKJOB TITLE
Approved: Date:
NAME 16 January 2017
Safety/EC Committee Chairperson
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OFFICE SYMBOL 2 January 2017
MEMORANDUM THRU: Safety/Environment of Care (EC) Committee
FOR: Executive Committee
SUBJECT: Evaluation of the 2016 Hazardous Materials and Waste Management (HMW) Plan
1. Reference. The Joint Commission (TJC) SELECT REFERENCE, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, YEAR.
2. Purpose. The purpose of this evaluation is to measure and document the extent that the HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME managed HMW risks in the physical environment in YEAR. This evaluation includes an assessment of the HMW Management Plan’s scope, objectives, performance, and effectiveness along with the performance of the HEALTHCARE FACILITY’s HMW policies and processes associated with hazardous chemicals and waste, hazardous drugs, infectious materials, regulated medical waste (RMW), and ionizing and non ionizing radiation. In addition, this evaluation contains several recommendations for improvement in YEAR.
3. Scope. There were no changes in—
a. Buildings, grounds, equipment, and patient care services used to provide quality healthcare to Soldiers and other recipients.
b. Staff, patients, visitors, vendors, contractors, and the general public who use our facilities.
c. Hours of operation.
d. Relevant laws, regulations, standards or guidelines. The TJC revised the EC standards will become effective in 2017. These revisions will not require major changes to the 2017 management plan.
4. Objectives. The YEAR objectives were—
a. Effectively manage HMW risks through regulatory compliance and by using best industry practices.
b. Optimize resources by using efficient HMW processes.
c. Improve staff performance through effective HMW education and training.
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d. Improve staff and patient satisfaction by providing a safe physical environment.
e. These objectives are consistent with the HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME YEAR System for Health and they require no major modifications.
5. Performance.
a. The primary performance improvement initiative for YEAR was 98% of work areas audited each quarter will demonstrate that 100% of the required SDS are kept in a readily accessible location within the work area. See discussion in the following table and graph for details.
Performance ObjectivePerformance Indicator(s)
SMART Performance Measure
Performance Result
Accountable, Reliable, and Effective Health Services. Example: Effectively manage HMW risks through regulatory compliance and by using best industry practices/internal processes. Specifically, implement procedures to make critical information related to the safe use, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals available to staff.
Example: % SDS maintained at work areas 98% of work areas audited each quarter will demonstrate that 100% of the required SDS are kept in a readily accessible location
Discussion
-What was your goal?
-Describe criteria used to determine when you reached your goal.
-Describe actions taken to achieve your goal.
-Discuss the results. Consider using graphs, charts, dashboards, etc. See example chart below.
-Was the goal met? Why or why not?
-Was the goal sustained?
-What was the impact to the healthcare facility?
-If the goal was not met, what actions are needed to achieve it?
Conserve Resources. Example: Optimize resources by using efficient HMW processes. Specifically, reduce costs associated with hazardous waste disposal.
Example: $ spent on hazardous waste disposal
Build and Prepare the Team. Example: Improve staff performance through effective HMW education and training. Specifically, providing personnel working with nuclear and radioactive materials critical safety and health training.
Example: # staff satisfactorily completing annual radiation safety training
Consistent Patient Experience. Example: # complaints
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Performance ObjectivePerformance Indicator(s)
SMART Performance Measure
Performance Result
Example: Improve staff and patient satisfaction by providing a safe physical environment. Specifically, reduce staff and patient complaints related to the physical environment.
regarding “green” disinfectants
Admin
Behavioral Health
Nutrition Care
Pathology
Pharmacy
Surgery
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
% of SDS Readily Available in Work Areas
OctoberJulyAprilJanuary
b. Additional performance improvement initiatives were—
(1) LIST AND DISCUSS.
(2) LIST AND DISCUSS.
6. Effectiveness. The following table summarizes the HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME compliance with the HMW processes necessary for maintaining a successful HMW Program.
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Risk Managemen
t ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
Assessment5Action Plan to
Correct
Plan
Maintain a comprehensive HMW Management Plan. The written plan is readily available for review (Environment of Care (EC).01.01.01, Elements of Performance (EP).5)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Teach
Maintain education and training programs to teach staff the techniques for working safely with HMW, eliminating hazards, minimizing risks within the workplace, how to respond to an emergency, and how to report hazards (EC.03.01.01, EP.1, 2, & 3)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Implement Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify and prioritize HMW hazards for corrective action (EC.02.01.01, EP.1)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Conduct solution-focused risk assessments to manage HMW hazards for which safety and environmental standards are absent and a clear resolution is not obvious (EC.02.01.01, EP.1 &
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
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Risk Managemen
t ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to
Correct
3)
Maintain a current, written HMW inventory. The written inventory is available for review (EC.02.02.01, EP.1)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Maintain written effective spill response procedures. The written spill response procedures are available for review (EC.02.02.01, EP.3)
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SAFER Matrix
Monitor staff during an actual or simulated spill to verify that they respond correctly (EC.02.02.01, EP.4)
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SAFER Matrix
Develop controls to manage HWM from cradle to grave (EC.02.02.01, EP.5)
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SAFER Matrix
Develop controls to manage radioactive materials from cradle to grave (EC.02.02.01, EP.6)
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SAFER Matrix
Develop controls to manage hazardous energy sources (EC.02.02.01, EP.7)
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Manage the handling and disposal of hazardous drugs (EC.02.02.01, EP.8
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SAFER Matrix
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t ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to
Correct
and Medication Management (MM).01.01.03, EP.1, 2, & 3)
Manage the disposal of regulated medical waste (Infection Control (IC).02.01.01, EP.6)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Develop controls to manage exposure to hazardous gases and vapors (EC.02.02.01, EP.9)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Monitor occupational exposures to hazardous gases and vapors (EC.02.02.01, EP.10)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Maintain permits, licenses, manifests, and MSDS. The documentation is readily available for review (EC.02.02.01, EP.11)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Label HMW (EC.02.02.01, EP.12) Status StatusSAFER
MatrixSAFER Matrix
Where computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), or nuclear medicine (NM) services are provided, a radiation safety officer reviews staff
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
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Risk Managemen
t ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to
Correct
dosimitery monitoring results quarterly (EC.02.02.01, EP17)
Respond
Include procedures for managing HMW in the Emergency Operation Plan (Emergency Management (EM).02.02.05, EP.4)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Include procedures for radioactive, biological, and chemical isolation and decontamination in the Emergency Operations Plan (EM.02.02.05, EP.5)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Report and investigate HMW spills and exposures (EC.04.01.01, EP.8)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Monitor Conduct inspections of all work areas within prescribed timeframes to identify deficiencies, hazards, and unsafe work practices EC.04.01.01, EP.12, 13 & 14)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Evaluate the HMW Management Plan within prescribed timeframes. The written evaluation is readily available for review (EC.04.01.01, EP.15)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
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Risk Managemen
t ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to
Correct
Monitor response to emergencies involving chemicals, infectious agents, and/or radiation (EM.03.01.03, EP.9)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Improve
Analyze data to identify and resolve HMW issues in the Safety/EC Committee meetings (EC.04.01.03, EP.1 & 2)
Status
StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Recommend one or more priorities for improving the physical environment to leadership annually (EC.04.01.03, EP.3)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Verify that HMW issues presented to the Safety/EC Committee are effectively resolved (EC.04.01.05, EP.1)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Evaluate the effectiveness of actions taken to resolve HMW issues (EC.04.01.05, EP.2)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Report performance improvement results to leadership (EC.04.01.05, EP.3)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
7. Recommendations.
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a. Based on the risk assessment and monitoring data results, the following performance objectives are recommended to improve the HMW Program in YEAR—
Performance Objective Performance Indicator(s)SMARTER6 Performance
Measure/ Action PlanFor each performance objective, determine—
Accountable, Reliable, and Effective Health Services. Example: Effectively manage HMW risks through regulatory compliance and by using best industry practices (internal processes). Specifically, implement procedures to make critical information related to the safe use, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals available to staff.
Example: % work areas with complete safety data sheets (SDS)
-What is your goal?
-Is it measurable?
-Write your goal in a SMART performance measure format.
-What constraints do you have (time, money, other resources)?
-What are the steps you will take to meet your goal?
-How will you prioritize these steps?
-What data do you need to collect and evaluate?
-How will you collect and report the data?
-How often will you collect and report the data?
-How will you explain your goal to your staff so that they know what is being measured?
-To accurately compare data overtime, will you need to make adjustments due to changes in variables, such as sample size or quantity?
Conserve Resources. Example: Optimize resources by using efficient HMW processes. Specifically, reduce costs associated with RMW disposal.
Example: # pounds RMW generated
Build and Prepare the Team. Example: Improve staff performance through effective HMW education and training. Specifically, verify that the staff is trained in new SDS formats and labeling procedures.
Example: # staff who satisfactorily complete annual HAZCOM refresher training
Consistent Patient Experience. Example: Improve staff and patient satisfaction by providing a safe physical environment. Specifically, reduce the number of staff and patient complaints related to “green” disinfectants.
Example: # complaints regarding “green” disinfectants
6 SMARTER: Specific (What do you want to accomplish? Why? Who is involved?), Measurable (quantifiable), Attainable (neither out of reach nor below standard performance), Relevant (worthwhile), Time-Bound (assigned a target completion date), Explainable (easy to understand so that everybody knows what is being measured) and Relative (allows for comparison of values over time)
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b. The Environmental Science and Engineering Officer will implement the action plans by 30 January 2017, collect and analyze data, and report the results to the Safety/EC Committee CHOOSE FREQUENCY.
8. Conclusion. The HMW Management Plan provides a strong framework for the effective and efficient management of actual and potential HMW risks at HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME. This conclusion is derived from the HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME accomplishments related to activities such as—
a. Identifying and managing HMW risks
b. Conducting HMW and environmental education and training
c. Responding to HMW spills
d. Monitoring performance
e. Accomplishing improvements necessary to eliminate hazards, manage risk, and maintain a safe physical environment.
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NAMERANKJOB TITLE
Approved: Date:
NAME 16 January 2017
Safety/EC Committee Chairperson
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OFFICE SYMBOL 2 January 2017
MEMORANDUM THRU: Safety/Environment of Care (EC) Committee
FOR: Executive Committee
SUBJECT: Evaluation of the 2016 Fire Safety Management Plan
1. Reference. The Joint Commission (TJC) SELECT REFERENCE, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, YEAR.
2. Purpose. The purpose of this evaluation is to measure and document the extent that the HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME managed fire safety risks in the physical environment in YEAR. This evaluation includes an assessment of the Fire Safety Management Plan’s scope, objectives, performance, and effectiveness along with the performance of the HEALTHCARE FACILITY’s fire safety policies and processes. In addition, this evaluation contains several recommendations for improvement in YEAR.
3. Scope. There were no changes in—
a. Buildings, grounds, equipment, and patient care services used to provide quality healthcare to Soldiers and other recipients.
b. Staff, patients, visitors, vendors, contractors, and the general public who use our facilities.
c. Hours of operation.
d. Relevant laws, regulations, standards or guidelines. The TJC revised the EC standards will become effective in 2017. These revisions will not require major changes to the 2017 management plan.
4. Objectives. The YEAR Fire Safety Management Plan objectives were—
a. Effectively manage fire safety risks through regulatory compliance and by using best industry practices.
b. Optimize resources by using efficient fire safety processes and lifecycle management of facilities.
c. Improve staff performance through effective fire safety education and training.
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d. Improve staff and patient satisfaction by providing a safe physical environment.
e. These objectives are consistent with the HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME YEAR System for Health and they require no major modification.
5. Performance.
a. The primary performance improvement initiative for YEAR was 98% of life safety deficiencies will be corrected within 45 days after identification. A PFI will be created for all LSC deficiencies that cannot be corrected within 45 days after identification. See discussion in the following table and graph for details.
Performance Objective Performance Indicator Performance Result
Accountable, Reliable, and Effective Health Services. Example: Effectively manage fire safety risks through regulatory compliance and by using best industry practices/internal processes. Specifically, managing risk through the prompt correction of Life Safety Code (LSC) deficiencies.
Example: % LSC deficiencies corrected ≤ 45 days following identification
Example: 98% of identified LSC deficiencies will be corrected will be initiated ≤ 45 days after identification.
Discussion
-What was your goal?
-Describe criteria used to determine when you reached your goal.
-Describe actions taken to achieve your goal.
-Discuss the results. Consider using graphs, charts, dashboards, etc. See example chart below.
-Was the goal met? Why or why not?
-Was the goal sustained?
-What was the impact to the healthcare facility?
-If the goal was not met, what actions are needed to achieve it?
Conserve Resources. Example: Optimize resources by using efficient fire safety processes and lifecycle management of facilities. Specifically, investigate, identify the root cause of equipment failures, and prevent reoccurrence.
Example: % reduction in the # failures for each root cause category
Build and Prepare the Team. Example: Improve staff performance through effective fire safety education and training. Specifically, verifying that staff respond correctly during an actual or simulated fire emergency.
Example: % Staff who respond correctly during a fire drill/emergency
Consistent Patient Experience. Example: Improve staff and
Example: # staff complaints regarding false alarms
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Performance Objective Performance Indicator Performance Result
patient satisfaction by providing a safe physical environment. Specifically, reducing the number of complaints due to false alarms.
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr0
102030405060708090
100
7889
84 8594 93 95 96
% LSC Deficiencies Corrected/PFI initiated ≤ 45 Days
Year 1Year 2Goal 98%
b. Additional performance improvement initiatives were—
(1) LIST AND DISCUSS.
(2) LIST AND DISCUSS.
6. Effectiveness. The following table summarizes the HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME compliance related to the fire safety processes necessary for maintaining a successful Fire Safety Program—
Risk Management
ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
Assessment7Action Plan to
Correct
Plan Maintain a Status StatusSAFER SAFER Matrix
7 High = Harm could happen at any time; Moderate = Harm could happen occaisionally; Low = Harm could happen, but would be rare; Limited = Unique occurrence that is not representative of routine/regular practice; Pattern = Multiple occurrences with potential to impact few/some patients, vistiors, staff and/or settings; Widespread = Multiple occurrences with potential to impact most/all patients, visitors, staff and/or settings.
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Risk Management
ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to
Correct
comprehensive Fire Safety Management Plan. The written plan is readily available for review (Environment of Care (EC).01.01.01, Elements of Performance (EP).6)
Matrix
Teach
Implement effective education and training programs to teach staff the methods for eliminating fire hazards and minimizing risks within the workplace, how to respond to a fire emergency, and how to report fire safety hazards (EC.03.01.01, EP.1, 2, & 3)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Implement Conduct global risk assessments to identify and prioritize fire hazards for corrective action (EC.02.01.01, EP.1)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Conduct focused risk assessments to eliminate fire hazards for which safety standards are absent and a clear resolution is not obvious (EC.02.01.01, EP.1 & 3)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Minimize the potential for harm from fire,
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
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Risk Management
ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to
Correct
smoke, and products of combustion (EC.02.03.01, EP.1)
Enforce the Commander’s Smoking Policy (EC.02.03.01, EP.2)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Maintain free and unobstructed access to all exits (EC.02.03.01, EP.4)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Develop and disseminate a written Fire Response Plan that describes staff roles regarding sounding of alarms, containing smoke and fire, use of fire extinguishers, and evacuation procedures. The written plan is readily available for review (EC.02.03.01, EP.9 & 10)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Conduct fire drills at requisite frequencies of which 50% are unannounced (EC.02.03.03, EP.1, 2, 3)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Monitor staff response to fire alarms (EC.02.03.03, EP.4)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Evaluate and Status StatusSAFER SAFER Matrix
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Risk Management
ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to
Correct
document fire safety equipment, building features, and staff response during fire drills. Written evaluations are readily available for review (EC.02.03.03, EP.5)
Matrix
Maintain fire safety equipment and building features. Maintenance documentation is readily available for review (EC.02.03.05, EP.1 through EP.20)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Assess LSC compliance and maintain the electronic Statement of Condition (e-SOC). Documentation is readily available for review (LS.01.01.01, EP.1, 2, & 3)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Implement interim life safety measures (ILSM) when the LSC is not met or during periods of construction. The written ILSM policy is readily available for review (LS.01.02.01, EP.1 through 14)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Respond Include horizontal, vertical, and total evacuation
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
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Risk Management
ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to
Correct
procedures in the Emergency Operation Plan (Emergency Management (EM).02.02.11, EP.3)
Monitor evacuation procedures during emergency response exercises (EM.03.01.03, EP.9)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Report and investigate fire safety management problems, deficiencies, and failures (EC.04.01.01, EP.9)
Status
StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Monitor
Conduct inspections of all work areas within prescribed timeframes to identify deficiencies, hazards, and unsafe work practices (EC.04.01.01, EP.12 & 13)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Evaluate the Fire Safety Management Plan within prescribed timeframes. The written evaluation is readily available for review (EC.04.01.01, EP.15)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Improve Analyze data to identify and resolve fire safety issues in
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
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Risk Management
ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to
Correct
the Safety/EC Committee meetings (EC.04.01.03, EP.2)
Recommend one or more priorities for improving the physical environment to leadership annually (EC.04.01.03, EP.3)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Verify that fire safety issues presented to the Safety/EC Committee are effectively resolved (EC.04.01.05, EP.1)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Evaluate the effectiveness of actions taken to resolve fire safety issues (EC.04.01.05, EP.2)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Report performance improvement results to leadership (EC.04.01.05, EP.3)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
7. Recommendations.
a. Based on the YEAR risk assessment and monitoring data results, the following performance objectives are recommended to improve the Fire Safety Program in YEAR—
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Performance Objective Performance Indicator(s)SMARTER8 Performance
Measure/ Action PlanFor each performance objective, determine—
Accountable, Reliable, and Effective Health Services. Example: Effectively manage fire safety risks through regulatory compliance and by using best industry practices (internal processes). Specifically, managing risk through the prompt correction of LSC deficiencies.
Example: % LSC deficiencies corrected ≤ 45 days after identification
-What is your goal?
-Is it measurable?
-Write your goal in a SMART performance measure format.
-What constraints do you have (time, money, other resources)?
-What are the steps you will take to meet your goal?
-How will you prioritize these steps?
-What data do you need to collect and evaluate?
-How will you collect and report the data?
-How often will you collect and report the data?
-How will you explain your goal to your staff so that they know what is being measured?
-To accurately compare data overtime, will you need to make adjustments due to changes in variables, such as sample size or quantity?
Conserve Resources. Example: Optimize resources by using efficient fire safety processes and lifecycle management of facilities. Specifically, reducing the number of LSC deficiencies occurring throughout the year.
Example: # New LSC deficiencies, failures, problems detected each quarter
Build and Prepare the Team. Example: Improve staff performance through effective fire safety education and training. Specifically, increase staff knowledge of emergency procedures.
Example: % Staff who know how to properly use a fire extinguisher
Consistent Patient Experience. Example: Improve staff and patient satisfaction by providing a safe physical environment. Specifically, reduce the number complaints resulting from false alarms.
Example: # staff complaints regarding false alarms
8 SMARTER: Specific (What do you want to accomplish? Why? Who is involved?), Measurable (quantifiable), Attainable (neither out of reach nor below standard performance), Relevant (worthwhile), Time-Bound (assigned a target completion date), Explainable (easy to understand so that everybody knows what is being measured) and Relative (allows for comparison of values over time)
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b. The Facility and Safety Managers will implement the action plans by 30 January 2017, collect and analyze data, and report the results to the Safety/EC Committee CHOOSE FREQUENCY.
8. Conclusion. The Fire Safety Management Plan provides a strong framework for the effective and efficient management of actual and potential fire safety risks at HEALTHCARE NAME. This conclusion is derived from the HEALTHCARE NAME accomplishments related to activities such as—
a. Identifying and managing fire and life safety risks
b. Conducting fire and life safety education and training
c. Managing life safety system failures and building deficiencies
d. Monitoring performance
e. Accomplishing improvements necessary to eliminate hazards, manage risk, and maintain a safe physical environment.
NAMERANKJOB TITLE
Approved: Date:
NAME 16 January 2017
Safety/EC Committee Chairperson
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OFFICE SYMBOL 2 January 2017
MEMORANDUM THRU: Safety/Environment of Care (EC) Committee
FOR: Executive Committee
SUBJECT: Evaluation of the 2016 Medical Equipment Management Plan
1. Reference. The Joint Commission (TJC) SELECT REFERENCE, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, YEAR.
2. Purpose. The purpose of this evaluation is to measure and document the extent that the HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME managed medical equipment risks in the physical environment in YEAR. This evaluation includes an assessment of the Medical Equipment Management Plan’s scope, objectives, performance and effectiveness along with the performance of the HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME medical equipment policies and processes. In addition, this evaluation contains several recommendations for improvement in YEAR.
3. Scope. There were no changes in—
a. Buildings, grounds, equipment, and patient care services used to provide quality healthcare to Soldiers and other recipients.
b. Staff, patients, visitors, vendors, contractors, and the general public who use our facilities.
c. Hours of operation.
d. Relevant laws, regulations, standards or guidelines. The TJC revised the EC standards will become effective in 2017. These revisions will not require major changes to the 2017 management plan.
4. Objectives. The YEAR Medical Equipment Plan objectives were—
a. Effectively manage medical equipment risks through regulatory compliance and by using best industry practices.
b. Optimize resources by using efficient medical equipment processes and lifecycle management of equipment.
c. Improve staff performance through effective medical equipment education and training.
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d. Improve staff and patient satisfaction by providing a safe physical environment.
e. These objectives are consistent with the HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME 2017 System for Health and they require no major modifications.
5. Performance.
a. The primary performance improvement initiative for 2016 was 95% of equipment requiring DD Forms 2163 have current, legible stickers attached to the devices.
Performance Objective Performance Indicator Performance Result
Accountable, Reliable, and Effective Health Services. Example: Effectively manage medical equipment risks through regulatory compliance and by using best industry practices (internal processes). Specifically, making sure that all medical equipment requiring calibration verification/certification are tagged appropriately.
Example: % devices that have current Department of Defense (DD) Forms 2163, Medical Equipment Verification/Certification stickers
Example: 95% of equipment requiring DD 2163s will have current, legible stickers attached to the devices
Discussion
-What was your goal?
-Describe criteria used to determin when you reached your goal.
-Describe actions taken to achieve your goal.
-Discuss the results. Consider using graphs, charts, dashboards, etc. See example chart below.
-Was the goal met? Why or why not?
-Was the goal sustained?
-What was the impact to the healthcare facility?
-If the goal was not met, what actions are needed to achieve it?
Conserve Resources. Example: Optimize resources by using efficient medical equipment processes and lifecycle management of equipment. Specifically, making sure the department is sufficiently staffed to maintain the medical equipment included in the inventory.
Example: # man hours spent maintaining equipment
Build and Prepare the Team. Example: Improve staff performance through effective medical equipment education and training. Specifically, identifying gaps in user’s knowledge of medical equipment.
Example: # of corrective maintenance activities resulting from user error or abuse
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Performance Objective Performance Indicator Performance Result
Consistent Patient Experience. Example: Improve staff and patient satisfaction by providing a safe physical environment. Specifically, monitoring the number of customer complaints.
Example: # staff and customer service complaints related to medical equipment alarms received each quarter
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec75
80
85
90
95
100
% Medical Equipment with Valid 2163s
Goal Year 1 Year 2
b. Additional performance improvement initiatives were—
(1) LIST AND DISCUSS.
(2) LIST AND DISCUSS.
6. Effectiveness. The following table summarizes the HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME achievements related to the medical equipment processes necessary for maintaining a successful Medical Equipment Management Program—
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Risk Managemen
t ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
Assessment9Action Plan to Correct
Plan
Maintain a comprehensive Medical Equipment Management Plan. The written plan is readily available for review (EC.01.01.01, Elements of Performance (EP).7)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
9 High = Harm could happen at any time; Moderate = Harm could happen occaisionally; Low = Harm could happen, but would be rare; Limited = Unique occurrence that is not representative of routine/regular practice; Pattern = Multiple occurrences with potential to impact few/some patients, vistiors, staff and/or settings; Widespread = Multiple occurrences with potential to impact most/all patients, visitors, staff and/or settings.
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Risk Managemen
t ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to Correct
Teach
Maintain education and training programs to teach staff the methods for eliminating hazards and minimizing risks regarding the use of medical equipment, how to respond to an equipment failure, and how to report equipment safety hazards (EC.03.01.012, EP.1, 2, & 3)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Implement Conduct global risk assessments to identify and prioritize equipment hazards for corrective action (EC.02.01.01, EP.1)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Conduct focused risk assessments to eliminate equipment hazards or manage risk when hazards cannot be eliminated (EC.02.01.01,EP.1 & 3)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Solicit input from equipment users during the acquisition process (EC.02.04.01, EP.1)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Maintain a current, accurate medical equipment inventory. Documentation is readily available for review (EC.02.04.01, EP.2)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
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Risk Managemen
t ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to Correct
Identify high-risk equipment (including life support equipment) for which there is risk of serious injury or death to a patient or user should the equipment fail. Documentation is readily available for review (EC.02.04.01, EP.3)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Define medical equipment maintenance strategies in writing. Documentation is readily available for review (EC.02.04.01, EP.4)
Status
StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Define frequencies for inspecting, testing, and maintaining equipment in writing. Documentation is readily available for review (EC.02.04.01, EP.4)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Monitor and report all SMDA of 1990 incidents (EC.02.04.01, EP.8)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Maintain written procedures to follow when medical equipment fails. Documentation is readily available for review (EC.02.04.01, EP.9)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
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Risk Managemen
t ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to Correct
Define quality control and maintenance activities and frequencies to maintain quality of CT, PET, MRI, and NM images (EC.02.04.01, EP.10)
Status
StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Perform safety, operational, and functional checks on all new equipment before use (EC.02.04.03, EP.1)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Perform and document inspections, tests, and maintenance of high risk/life support equipment. Documentation is readily available for review (EC.02.04.03, EP.2)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Perform and document inspections, tests, and maintenance of non-high-risk/non-life support equipment. Documentation is readily available for review (EC.02.04.03, EP.3)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Perform testing and maintenance of all sterilizers. Documentation is readily available for review (EC.02.04.03, EP.4)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
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Risk Managemen
t ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to Correct
Perform equipment maintenance and biological testing of water used in hemodialysis. Documentation is readily available for review (EC.02.04.03, EP.5)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Maintain the quality of CT, PET, MRI, and NM images produced (EC.02.04.03, EP.15
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Measure the radiation dose produced by CT imaging equipment by a diagnostic medical physicist annually. Documentation is available for review (EC.02.04.03, EP.17)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Conduct annual performance evaluations on CT, MRI, NM, and PET imaging equipment and image acquisition display monitors by a diagnostic medical physicist, MRI scientist, or nuclear medicine physicist. Documentation is available for review (EC.02.04.03, EP.19, 20, 21, 22, and 23)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Maintain policies and procedures for
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
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Risk Managemen
t ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to Correct
managing clinical alarms. Documentation is readily available for review (National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) 06.01.01, EP.1, 2, 3,& 4)
Develop written procedures to follow when medical equipment fails (EC.02.04.01, EP.6)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Respond
Include plans for managing/sharing medical equipment during an emergency in the Emergency Operation Plan (Emergency Management (EM).02.02.03, EP.4 and 5)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Report and investigate medical/laboratory equipment management problems, failures and use errors(EC.04.01.01, EP.10)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Evaluate the Medical Equipment Management Plan within prescribed time frames. The written evaluation is readily available for review (EC.04.01.01, EP.15)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
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Risk Managemen
t ActivityProcess Compliance Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to Correct
Monitor
Analyze data to identify and resolve medical equipment issues in the Safety/EC Committee meetings (EC.04.01.03, EP.2)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Improve
Recommend one or more priorities for improving the physical environment to leadership annually (EC.04.01.03, EP.3)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Verify that medical equipment issues presented to the Safety/EC Committee are effectively resolved (EC.04.01.05, EP.1)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Evaluate the effectiveness of actions taken to resolve medical equipment issues (EC.04.01.05, EP.2)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
Report performance improvement results to leadership (EC.04.01.05, EP.3)
Status StatusSAFER Matrix
SAFER Matrix
7. Recommendations.
a. Based on the YEAR risk assessment and monitoring data results, the following performance objectives are recommended to improve the Medical Equipment Program in 2017—
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Performance Objective Performance Indicator(s)
SMARTER10 Performance Measure/
Action PlanFor each performance objective, determine—
Accountable, Reliable, and Effective Health Services. Example: Effectively manage medical equipment risks through regulatory compliance and by using best industry practices (internal processes). Specifically, managing risk through prompt preventive maintenance checks and calibration.
Example: % preventive maintenance, checks, calibration completed on time
-What is your goal?
-Is it measurable?
-Write your goal in a SMART performance measure format.
-What constraints do you have (time, money, other resources)?
-What are the steps you will take to meet your goal?
-How will you prioritize these steps?
-What data do you need to collect and evaluate?
-How will you collect and report the data?
-How often will you collect and report the data?
-How will you explain your goal to your staff so that they know what is being measured?
-To accurately compare data overtime, will you need to make adjustments due to changes in variables, such as sample size or quantity?
Conserve Resources. Example: Optimize resources by using efficient medical equipment processes and lifecycle management of facilities. Specifically, making sure the department is sufficiently staffed to maintain the medical equipment included in the inventory.
Example: % man-hours applied to scheduled work
Build and Prepare the Team. Example: Improve staff performance through effective medical equipment education and training. Specifically, identifying gaps in user’s knowledge of medical equipment use.
Example: # of corrective maintenance activities resulting from user error or abuse
Consistent Patient Experience. Example: Improve staff and patient satisfaction by providing a safe
Example # customer service complaints received each quarter
10 SMARTER: Specific (What do you want to accomplish? Why? Who is involved?), Measurable (quantifiable), Attainable (neither out of reach nor below standard performance), Relevant (worthwhile), Time-Bound (assigned a target completion date), Explainable (easy to understand so that everybody knows what is being measured) and Relative (allows for comparison of values over time)
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Performance Objective Performance Indicator(s)SMARTER Performance
Measure/ Action PlanFor each performance objective, determine—
physical environment. Specifically, reduce the number complaints resulting from the time needed to repair equipment.
b. The Chief, Medical Equipment Maintenance will implement the action plans by 30 January 2017, collect and analyze data and report the results to the Safety/EC committee CHOOSE FREQUENCY.
8. Conclusion. The Medical Equipment Management Plan provides a strong framework for the effective and efficient management of actual and potential risks associated with the use of medical equipment at the HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME. This conclusion is derived from the HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME accomplishments related to activities such as—
a. Identifying and managing medical equipment risks
b. Conducting medical equipment repair by qualified technicians
c. Providing technician and equipment user education and training
d. Responding to manufacturer recalls and notifications and customer complaints
e. Monitoring performance
f. Accomplishing improvements necessary to eliminate hazards, minimize risk, and procure and maintain safe medical equipment.
NAMERANKJOB TITLE
Approved: Date:
NAME 16 January 2017
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Safety/EC Committee Chairperson
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OFFICE SYMBOL 2 January 2017
MEMORANDUM THRU: Safety/Environment of Care (EC) Committee
FOR: Executive Committee
SUBJECT: Evaluation of the 2016 Utility Management Plan
1. Reference. The Joint Commission (TJC) SELECT REFERENCE, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, YEAR.
2. Purpose. The purpose of this evaluation is to measure and document the extent that the HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME managed utility risks in the physical environment in YEAR. This evaluation includes an assessment of the Utility Management Plan’s scope, objectives, performance and effectiveness along with the performance of the HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME utility management policies and procedures. In addition, this evaluation contains several recommendations for improvement in YEAR.
3. Scope. There were no changes in—
a. Buildings, grounds, equipment and patient care services used to provide quality healthcare to Soldiers and other recipients.
b. Staff, patients, visitors, vendors, contractors and the general public who use our facilities.
c. Hours of operation.
d. Relevant laws, regulations, standards or guidelines. The TJC revised the EC standards will become effective in 2017. These revisions will not require major changes to the 2017 management plan.
4. Objectives. The YEAR objectives were—
a. Effectively manage utility system risks through regulatory compliance and by using best industry practices.
b. Optimize resources by using efficient utility system processes and lifecycle management of equipment.
c. Improve staff performance through effective utility system education and training.
d. Improve staff and patient satisfaction by providing a safe physical environment.
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e. These objectives are consistent with the HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME YEAR System for Health and they require no major modification.
5. Performance.
a. The primary performance improvement initiative for 2016 was facility personnel will respond to 98% of trouble alarms located in critical care areas within 5 minutes. See discussion in the following table and graph for details.
Objective Indicator Performance
Accountable, Reliable, and Effective Health Services. Example: Effectively manage utility system risks through regulatory compliance and by using best industry practices (internal processes). Specifically, promptly responding to emergency alarms.
Example: # time to respond to trouble alarms.
Example:Facility personnel will respond to 98% of trouble alarms located in critical care areas within ≤ 5 minutes.
Discussion
-What was your goal?
-Describe criteria used to determine when you reached your goal.
-Describe actions taken to achieve your goal.
-Discuss the results. Consider using graphs, charts, dashboards, etc. See example chart below.
-Was the goal met? Why or why not?
-Was the goal sustained?
-What was the impact to the healthcare facility?
-If the goal was not met, what actions are needed to achieve it?
Conserve Resources. Example: Optimize resources by using efficient utility system processes and lifecycle management of equipment. Specifically, making sure that all utility systems receive required tests, inspections, maintenance within prescribed time frames.
Example: % preventive maintenance completed on time
Build and Prepare the Team. Example: Improve staff performance through effective utility system education and training. Specifically, identifying gaps in user’s knowledge of utility systems within their work areas.
Example: % staff that can articulate general information on utility system safety
Consistent Patient Experience. Example. Improve staff and patient satisfaction by providing a safe physical environment. Specifically, monitoring the
Example: # customer ventilation/odor complaints received each quarter
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Objective Indicator Performance
number of customer complaints.
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% Utility Alarms with ≤ 5 Minute Response Time
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b. Additional performance improvement initiatives were—
(1) LIST AND DISCUSS.
(2) LIST AND DISCUSS.
6. Effectiveness. The following table summarizes the HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME achievements related to utility system processes necessary for a successful Utility Management Program—
Risk Management
ActivityProcess Status Risk
Assessment11Action Plan to
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Plan
Maintain a comprehensive Utility Management Plan. The written plan is readily available for review (Environment of Care (EC).01.01.01, Elements of Performance (EP).8)
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Risk Management
ActivityProcess Status Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to
Correct
Teach
Maintain education and training programs to teach staff the methods for eliminating hazards and minimizing risks related to the utility systems within the workplace, how to respond to utility system failures, and how to report utility system safety hazards (EC.03.01.01,EP.1, 2, & 3)
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Implement Conduct global risk assessments to identify and prioritize utility system hazards for corrective action (EC.02.01.01, EP.1)
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Conduct focused risk assessments to eliminate utility system hazards or manage risk when hazards cannot be eliminated (EC.02.01.01, EP.1)
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Ensure utility systems meets patient care and operational needs (EC.02.05.01, EP.1)
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Maintain a current, accurate inventory of operating components of the utility systems based on risk for infection, occupant
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Risk Management
ActivityProcess Status Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to
Correct
needs, and systems critical to patient care (high-risk/life support). Documentation is readily available for review (EC.02.05.01, EP.2)
Evaluate new types of utility systems and their components before initial use to determine whether they should be included in the inventory. Documentation is readily available for review (EC.02.05.01, EP.2)
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Identify high-risk operating components of utility systems on the inventory for which there is risk of serious harm or death to the patient or staff should the component fail. Documentation is readily available for review (EC.02.05.01, EP.3)
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Define utility system maintenance strategies in writing. Documentation is readily available for review (EC.02.05.01, EP.4)
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Risk Management
ActivityProcess Status Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to
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Define frequencies for inspecting, testing, and maintaining utility systems in writing. Documentation is readily available for review (EC.02.05.01, EP.4)
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Label utility system controls to facilitate partial or complete emergency shutdowns (EC.02.05.01, EP.8)
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Maintain procedures for responding to utility system disruptions. Documentation is readily available for review (EC.02.05.01, EP.9)
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Maintain procedures for shutting off malfunctioning systems and notifying staff in affected areas (EC.02.05.01, EP.10)
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Maintain procedures for performing clinic interventions during utility system disruptions (EC.02.05.01, EP.11)
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Maintain procedures for obtaining emergency repair procedures (EC.02.05.01, EP.12)
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Risk Management
ActivityProcess Status Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to
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Follow local procedures for responding to utility system disruptions (EC.02.05.01, EP.13)
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Minimize pathogenic biological agents in cooling towers, domestic hot and cold water systems and other aerosolizing water systems (EC.02.05.01, EP.14)
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Maintain appropriate pressure relationships, air-exchange rates, and filtration efficiencies in positive and negative pressure isolation rooms, operating rooms, special procedures rooms, delivery rooms, laboratories, pharmacies, and sterile supply rooms (EC.02.05.01, EP.15)
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Maintain diagrams mapping the distribution of the utility systems. Documentation is readily available for review (EC.02.05.01, EP.16)
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Provide a reliable emergency electrical power source for
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Risk Management
ActivityProcess Status Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to
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alarm systems, exit route and sign illumination, emergency communication systems, elevators and for equipment and critical care and other areas (blood, bone and tissue storage; medical air compressors; and medical and surgical vacuum systems; intensive care, emergency rooms, operating rooms, recovery rooms, obstetrical delivery rooms, nurseries, and urgent care areas) that could result in patient harm due to loss of power (EC.02.05.03,EP.1 through 6).
Test utility system components on the inventory before initial use. Documentation is readily available (EC.02.05.05, EP.1)
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Inspect, test, and maintain high-risk (life support) components and non-high-risk components and infection control components on the inventory; emergency power systems
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Risk Management
ActivityProcess Status Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to
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(emergency battery powered lights, stored emergency power supply system (SEPSS), automatic transfer switches (ATS), and generators); and piped medical gas and vacuum systems (master signal panels, area alarms, automatic pressure switches, shutoff valves, flexible connectors, and outlets) . Documentation is readily available for review (EC.02.05.05, EP.3, 4, & 5 and EC.02.05.07, EP.1 through 8)
Implement measures to protect building occupants until necessary repairs or corrections are completed in the event that the emergency power system fails (EC.02.05.07, EP.9)
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Perform a retest after making necessary repairs following an emergency power system failure (EC.02.05.07, EP.10)
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Risk Management
ActivityProcess Status Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to
Correct
gas and vacuum systems for purity, correct gas, and proper pressure when they are installed, modified or repaired. Documentation is readily available for review (EC.02.05.09, EP.1 and 2)
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Make sure main supply valves and area shutoff valves for piped medical gas and vacuum systems are accessible and clearly identify the what the valves control (EC.02.05.09, EP.3)
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Make sure lighting is suitable for care, treatment and services (EC.02.06.01, EP.11)
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Maintain ventilation, temperature, and humidity levels suitable for care, treatment and services (EC.02.06.01, EP.13)
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Keep areas used by patients clean and free of offensive odors (EC.02.06.01, EP.20)
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Respond Develop plans for alternative means of providing electricity, water, fuel, medical
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Risk Management
ActivityProcess Status Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to
Correct
gas/vacuum systems, vertical and horizontal transport, Heating Ventilation and Air Condition (HVAC), and steam for inclusion in the HEALTHCARE FACILITY’s emergency operations plan (Emergency Mangement (EM).02.02.09, EP.2 through 7)
Report and investigate utility system management problems, failures, and use errors (EC.04.01.01, EP.11)
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Evaluate the Utility Management Plan within prescribed time frames. The written evaluation is readily available for review (EC.04.01.01, EP.15)
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Monitor
Analyze data to identify and resolve utility system issues in the Safety/EC Committee meetings (EC.04.01.03, EP.2)
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Improve Recommend one or more priorities for improving the physical environment to leadership annually
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Risk Management
ActivityProcess Status Risk
AssessmentAction Plan to
Correct
(EC.04.01.03, EP.3)
Verify that utility system issues presented to the Safety/EC Committee are effectively resolved (EC.04.01.05, EP.1)
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Evaluate the effectiveness of actions taken to resolve utility system issues (EC.04.01.05, EP.2)
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Report performance improvement results to leadership (EC.04.01.05, EP.3)
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7. Recommendations.
a. Based on the YEAR risk assessment and monitoring data results, the following performance objectives are recommended to improve the Utility Management Program in YEAR—
Performance Objective Performance Indicator(s)
SMARTER12 Performance Measure/
Action PlanFor each performance objective, determine—
Accountable, Reliable, and Effective Health Services. Example: Effectively manage
Examples:# minutes required to respond to trouble calls
-What is your goal?
-Is it measurable?
12 SMARTER: Specific (What do you want to accomplish? Why? Who is involved?), Measurable (quantifiable), Attainable (neither out of reach nor below standard performance), Relevant (worthwhile), Time-Bound (assigned a target completion date), Explainable (easy to understand so that everybody knows what is being measured) and Relative (allows for comparison of values over time)
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Performance Objective Performance Indicator(s)SMARTER Performance
Measure/ Action PlanFor each performance objective, determine—
utility system risks through regulatory compliance and by using best industry practices (internal processes).
% preventive maintenance, checks, calibration completed on time# successful emergency generator tests conducted within prescribed time frames# utility system failures resulting in patient injury each quarter
-Write your goal in a SMART performance measure format
-What constraints do you have (time, money, other resources)?
-What are the steps you will take to meet your goal?
-How will you prioritize these steps?
-What data do you need to collect and evaluate?
-How will you collect and report the data?
-How often will you collect and report the data?
-How will you explain your goal to your staff so that they know what is being measured?
-To accurately compare data overtime, will you need to make adjustments due to changes in variables, such as sample size or quantity?
Conserve Resources. Example: Optimize resources by using efficient utility system processes and lifecycle management of facilities.
Examples: % man-hours applied to scheduled work# utility system problems, failures, and use errors resulting in patient disruption
Build and Prepare the Team. Example: Improve staff performance through effective utility system education and training.
Examples: # of corrective maintenance activities resulting from user error or abuse
Consistent Patient Experience. Example: Improve staff and patient satisfaction by providing a safe physical environment.
Example: # customer complaints received each quarter
b. The Facilities Manager will implement the action plans by 30 January 2017, collect and analyze data, and report the results to the Safety/EC committee CHOOSE FREQUENCY.
8. Conclusion. The Utility Management Plan provides a strong framework for the effective and efficient management of actual and potential risks associated with the use of utility systems at HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME. This conclusion is derived from the HEALTHCARE FACILITY NAME accomplishments related to activities such as—
a. Identifying and managing utility system risks
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b. Conducting utility system repairs
c. Conducting utility system user education and training
d. Responding to customer complaints
e. Monitoring performance
f. Accomplishing improvements necessary to eliminate hazards, manage risk, and procure and maintain safe utility systems.
NAMERANKJOB TITLE
Approved: Date:
NAME 16 January 2017
Safety/EC Committee Chairperson
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